MP calls for John Chilembwe Hospital name to be reverted

A Member of Parliament (MP) has sensationally called for a district hospital’s name to be scrapped — reigniting a row over a decision made by former president Lazarus Chakwera. Wilfred Mpisa, MP for Phalombe North East and a member of the ruling DPP, used his constituency statement in Parliament  to demand that John Chilembwe Hospital […]

Chilembwe Day remains public holiday: New Covid-19 wave forces govt to cancel commemorations

Government has cancelled this year’s John Chilembwe Memorial Service in Chiradzulu due to the raging covid-19 which has since claimed two lives of powerful cabinet ministers. Office of President and Cabinet secretary Zangazanga Chikhosi however says January 15 which is tomorrow remains a public holiday. The service was scheduled to be held on Friday, January […]

Clergy for peace after Malawi election case ruling

President of Providence Industrial Mission (PIM), Wilson Mitambo has called on Malawians to embrace peace and harmony as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential elections court case. Mitambo said this on Wednesday during John Chilembwe memorial service of worship at PIM in Chiradzulu which was held under the theme: Blessed are the peace […]

Chimulirenji leads Malawi to commemorate Chilembwe Day: Martyr’s  leadership lessons worth emulating

Vice-President Everton Chimulirenji  on Wednesday January 15 led the nation to mark  Chilembwe Day a public holiday as he  attended  commemorations at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) headquarters in Chiradzulu, calling   on Malawians to learn from  the life of fallen nationalist Reverend John Chilembwe describing him as a symbol of hard work. In his speech […]

Chilembwe’s story epitomises the leadership Malawi lacks

When the entire southern part of Africa was submissive to the struggles of the oppressive colonial rule, John Chilembwe, in 1915, stood up and instilled a rebellious spirit of change in his people. Ephraim Nyondo shows how that is the leadership which Malawi lacks today. William Jervis Livingstone—one of the early white settlers and a […]

Friends of John Chilembwe hail Mutharika for support

Chairman of Friends of John Chilembwe Joseph Mwanamvekha has commended President Peter Mutharika for the continued support he has been rendering to the grouping. Mutharika, who this year donated K2 million to the Providence Industrial Mission (PIM)  Church, has also been instrumental in seeing that the Mbombwe, where the PIM church is situated has  a […]

Mutharika says poverty is a choice: ‘Malawi on journey to prosperity’

President Peter Mutharika has said for every country, poverty is a choice, saying Malawi has begun a great journey from poverty to prosperity, urging Malawians to work together in developing the nation. Mutharika, speaking at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) when he paid homage to national martyr Reverend John Chilembwe, said Malawi is not a poor […]

MCP blames ‘volatile’ environment for Chakwera’s no show at Chilembwe Day

Opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has said its president Lazarus Chakwera and his running mate Mohammed Sidik Mia had to return “a kilometre away” from at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) headquarters in Chiradzulu, where the  Chilembwe Day commemorations  were held, following a tip-off from the party’s intelligence team that he would not be safe there. […]

Clergy preaches  unity of purpose on Chilembwe’s Day 

Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) president, Reverend Wilson Mitambo has emphasized the need for unity of purpose among Malawians so that the nation could scale to a new direction of prosperity. Mitambo made the remarks on Tuesday during the memorial service in remembrance of the fallen hero, Reverend John Chilembwe at Providence Industrial Mission in Chiradzulu. […]

Mutharika asks Malawians to be industrious: ‘Chilembwe was visionary leader’

President Peter Mutharika has advised people in the country to be industrious as he led centenary commemoration of freedom fighter the Reverend John Chilembwe in Chiradzulu. Mutharika said  citizens should embrace the Malawi’s principal Martyr  for his spirit of hard work. Speaking on Tuesday at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu during Chilembwes memorial service, […]

PIM unveil plan to build Chilembwe University in Chiradzulu

Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a state of the art University and a radio station in memory and reverence of Rev. John Chilembwe. PIM has not spelt out the time line when the projects will start and get completed. According to PIM General Secretary Aubrey Kambewa,  the plans […]

Mutharika compares himself to Jesus Christ: Malawi leader says facing ‘resistance’ like biblical son of God

Malawian President Peter Mutharika has likened himseld of Jesus Christ who was betrayed and persecuted by the people he had served, blasting his critics who he said are constantly undermining him and the dreams he has for Malawi. Mutharika, speaking during the commemoration prayers organized in remembrance of the freedom fighter John Chilembwe in Chiradzulu, said like the […]

Mutharika urges Malawians to renew mindset for national transformation

President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has urged people in the country to renew their mindsets for the country to attain meaningful transformation. Mutharika made the remarks on Monday at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) in Chiradzulu during this year’s memorial service of worship in commemoration of the life of Reverend John Chilembwe and other fallen heroes […]

PIM leader hails Mutharika as visionary leader like Rev John Chilembwe

Leader of the Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) Church, Reverend Patrick Makondesa, has commended President Peter Mutharika is ‘God sent leader’ saying he is demonstrating that he has the vision to develop the country. He made the remarks on Monday at PIM Headquarters where President Peter Mutharika led Malawians in commemorating the life of the church’s founder and […]

MP OG Issa bails out John Chilembwe’s relation: Build a house

Parliamentarian for Chiradzulu Central Constituency, Mohammad Hamid Osman (OG Issa) has bailed out one of the country’s martyrs John Chilembwe’s great-great granddaughters, Group Village Headwoman (GVH) Kumitete who, for years, has been living in a dilapidating house not befitting her position. Osman on Saturday handed over newly constructed house worth K5 million to GVH Kumitete […]

God is angry with Malawi because of  ‘opposite of the positive’ media —PIM leader Rev Makondetsa

Providence Industrial Mission (PIM)  president Reverend Patrick Makondetsa has said  God is angry with Malawi which is facing economic turmoil blaming the media for negative reporting. Rev Makondetsa made the remarks in Chiradzulu on Sunday in a sermon at a function to honour the late John Chilembwe. The prayers were held to  John Chilembwe day. Chilembwe […]

DPP Cadets attack MCP members at Chilembwe memorial: Malawi govt in panic mode as political violence resurfaces

Politial violence reared its ugly head again on Sunday when regime thugs operating as members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) youth cadets attacked members of opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) at Providence Industrial Mission (PIM) where people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the life of the Reverend John Chilembwe. The […]